Role of Incubation Centres as Catalysts for Inclusive Entrepreneurship | Chapter 12 | Economics and Entrepreneurship: The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

Inclusion, programme, marginalized, start-up, incubationThis study explored the role of incubation centres as catalysts for inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly in supporting socially excluded individuals in starting profitable businesses. By examining start-ups that underwent the incubation process, the study aimed to highlight the underutilised potential of these centres in fostering entrepreneurship among under-represented populations. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher interviewed 21 start-up founders who had received business incubation training. The findings suggest that incubation hubs can promote social inclusion by providing equal training opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of their backgrounds. The centres also help under-represented groups by offering access to markets, trade shows, networks and related platforms. Furthermore, the study found that incubation programmes could be tailored to accommodate the diverse experiences, educational backgrounds and interests of participants. It emphasised that marginalised groups often require distinct motivational strategies to build their confidence and enhance their capacity for growth. Inclusive entrepreneurship has the potential to create new local possibilities by enabling underprivileged individuals to start firms in remote regions. The study concluded that incubation centres have the potential to be game-changers by offering targeted entrepreneurial development, customised support and access to funding, ultimately empowering individuals with various constraints to become successful entrepreneurs. Incubation facilities need to think hard about how they can guarantee inclusivity and diversity.

 

Author (s) Details

 Joe Kumbirai Karambakuwa
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Mary-Ann Nokulunga Nhleko
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Determine the Effect of Egg Mass and Egg Weight Groups on Fertilization, Loss of Weight during the Incubation Period, Hatchability, and Gosling Quality | Chapter 2 | Innovations in Biological Science Vol. 2

The main purpose of the study was to determine the effect of egg mass and egg weight groups (group I eggs under 160 g, group II eggs160 g to 180 g and group III eggs over 180 g) on incubation results, loss of egg weight (moist) during incubation, gosling hatchability, and the relative share of the gosling in the egg mass. A well fertilized egg is an embryo “package” with all the necessary nutrients that facilitate its development until it is hatched and for a few days after hatching. The results of poultry offspring production, i.e., poultry embryo development, depend during its embryonic development, – apart from its genetic basis, – on several non-genetic factors. Eggs with mass between 160 g and 180 g (group II) demonstrated the highest fertilization rate (91.28%) and the highest hatchability out of the number of incubated eggs (83.14%), while the eggs from the group I (lighter than 160 g) showed the highest number of gosling hatchability out of the number of fertilized eggs (91.08%). The lowest embryo mortality was that of group I (5.17% and 6.06%), while the highest is reported for group III (14.29% and 16.67%). The lowest relative loss of egg mass (moist) by day 25 of the incubation period was established for the group I eggs (10.98%), and the highest for the group III (11.71%), with a statistically significant (P<0.01) difference of -0.73 %. Other differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The gosling percentage in the egg mass was significantly higher (P<0.001) in the group III of incubated eggs (67.81%) than in group II (66.61%) and group I (65.24%). The relative gosling percentage according to the egg mass grew with the increase of the egg mass, which to a certain extent agreed with our findings, except that these authors reported a considerably lower gosling percentage.

Author(s) Details:

Milena Milojevic,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Sreten Mitrovic,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Maja Radoicic Dimitrijevic,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Vera Rajicic,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nis, Serbia.

Vladan Dermanovic,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia.

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Hatchery Management of Major Cultivable Fin-Fishes | Chapter 10 | Newest Updates in Agriculture and Veterinary Science Vol. 3

 The significance of captive breeding and hatchery administration assumes greater meaning in increasing finfish production. This branch has been organized to give an overview of the organic breeding habitats of finfish from bordering the water sources and seed group from riverine as well as salt solution sources. The importance of hydrological and hydro-organic factors concerning the natural breeding of finfish has happened dealt with in detail. The intercourse maturity and breeding seasons of miscellaneous cultivable species stressing the development of gametes in male and female fishes have been handled. Different methods of training finfish. Induced breeding of fin fishes, the effect of material factors on spawning has existed explained. Different aspects of administration of broodstock.

Author(s) Details:

Rana Rushirajsinh Jitendrasinh,
Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval- 362265, India.

A. S. Kotiya,
Fisheries Research and Training Center, Kaamdhenu University, Mahuva, Gujarat, India.

K. H. Vadher,
Fisheries Research and Training Center, Kaamdhenu University, Mahuva, Gujarat, India.

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Emphasizing the Innovation: A Study of the Definitions, Academic Models and Applicability to an Example of Social Housing in England | Chapter 6 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 4

 

The topic of innovation has been thought about, invented, described, interpreted and understood in various ways throughout history. It is important to explore this topic in order to ask what innovation is? This chapter explores the theme of creativity and aims to provide a context and starting point to understand this theme. The segment begins with a brief history of innovation and how it has progressed over time. It then looks at a number of definitions that were put forward by innovation writers, scholars and thinkers. These definitions were obtained from the richness of literature written on the subject. The author constructs a composite concept of innovation from the definitions of innovation that have been discussed, and this is addressed in the chapter. Key components such as the creative process and academic creativity models are measured and analysed from this composite concept. The practical use of creativity is then investigated. practical operations of the SHPs within the research through a two processes, Firstly, a twodimensional typology of social innovation they had identified innovation being applied to new services and improvements to existing services. Secondly through a classification system. The chapter concludes by bringing together the earlier discussion regarding innovation and the findings from the two studies regarding the application of innovation to practical operations within organizations. The subject of innovation has been portrayed through multiple definitions and academic models as being a process which itself develops and can be applied within organizations. It can be identified with the creation of a new product or service or an improvement of an existing product or service. There is considerable scope for further research relating to innovation and its application to processes within organizations Via two methods, functional operations of the SHPs within the study , firstly, a two-dimensional typology of social innovation that they had identified was applied to new programmes and changes to existing programmes. Secondly, through a system of classification. The chapter ends by putting together the earlier debate on innovation and the results of the two studies concerning the application of innovation within organisations to functional operations. Via different concepts and academic models, the subject of innovation has been described as being a mechanism that evolves itself and can be implemented within organisations. The development of a new product or service or the enhancement of an existing product or service may be described. Further research relating to creativity and its application to processes within organisations has significant reach.

Author (s) Details

Dr. S. P. Taylor
University of Cumbria, Carlisle, England.

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